The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-12-07
Democrats Nsminsis Their Candidates For
TIE House Offices.
DOnelson is Defeated in His Fight for The
Office Of DDrksspsr.
Senator's Preparing for ! Possible Attempt
tt 3 Cams Of FFtszs-0ut.
The Disputed senatOrship-Ths Course
Mapped Out-The Minor House OH-
csrs-RsPublican Nominees.

Democratic Representatives, tonight. Con-
sultation was going on in every nook and
corner among the friends OF the ndi.
dates for the various House offices.
The chief attraction was the head
quarters of Doorkeeper Donelson
and w. S. Rsines, of New York,
applicant for Donelson's place, this
Office being one on which the chief con-
test was expected to take place. The
caucus was called for o'clock, but it wss
nearly S when Represe NATIVE Cox, OF
New York, called it to order. he spoke
at considerable length, When he first
entered the Democratic caucus, thirty
years ago, the Democratic party
was in power. He waited
long time for return of that
denomination, but il had come in tullness
and strength. He congratulated them on
the Democratic victories this year, which
so paralyzed the opposition that they will
rot be able to recover for 1888, unless the
Democracy failed in harmony and duty.
"But, gentlemen, - said he, "Your duty
this evening lie not to pass upon any code
or policy. One OF our duties is to select,
for the votes of the House Its Speaker.
Happily there is no more contest as to his
personality than as to his eminent fitness
and presiding ability. Under his leader
ship the minority is sure of Just treatment,
Oh, how much better than that accord
ed Us in the reign OF the audacious
Speaker from Maine, and his incompe-
tent successor from Ohio"
CARLISLE SPEAKS.
On motion of Representative Breckin-
ridge, of Kentucky, Hon. John G.. Carlisle
was nominated forSpeaker by reclamation.
| Carlisle was brought in and called on fora
speech. After acknowledging the honor
conferred in naming him for the
position a second time, and re-
| fsrriDg to the onerous nature of the
duties which the position involves,
| he said II need not speak on this ooca-
sion Of the importance OF the approaching
session OF Congress. think We all apprs-
! ciate II, and perhaps there is not one
among us who would not gladly escape,
if he could, from the responsibility which
the situation imposes upon him. But we
cannot escape from it. AS
representatives OF the people we are sent
here TO do the work which the interests
Of the people require, and we must do IL,
or at least make an honest effort to 90 it
With united and harmonious Democratic
majority IL is impossible for us TO fail
| While without .such a msjority il is i'm
possible for Us TO succeed, or at least sue
cess would be extremely doubtful. II is,
therefore, OF the highest Importance that
we should reconcile, if possible, all difference
| of opinion among ourselves before en-
gagirg in the contest with a common
| enemy. If we can agree among ourselves
on the essential points, we can we'll afford
in view of the critical condition of this
country, to postpone the discussion OF mi
| nor matters until q more appropriate time.
This course, it seems to me, is demanded
by the highest considerations OF party
expediency and public welfare.
But Mr.. Chairman, / did not intend
/ to indulge in this line of remark, and will
not pursue it further. We all know what
| is expected of US, and / hope we are all
/ prepared to make such concessions and
compromises as will secure concert of &C
tion and satisfactory settlement of the
great public questions which Will be
| presented for our consideration. Know
| il you have still other nominations to
MIKE, it is my purpose simply to thank
| you for what you have already done, and
| pleCge my best efforts to serve you, the
| party and country"
Representative Bland, of Missouri,
/ named John B. Clark, the present incumb-
cit, for Clerk of the House. Agreed to.
Representative Seney, of Ohio, named
]. p. LeedOme, OF Ohio, for Sergeant at
i Arms. He was chosen.
Then came the only real contest of the
evening; that for door keeper. Mr.. Donel-
son was nominated by Representative
| Washington, of Tennessee; Mr.. w. s..
RaiDes, of New York, by Representative
Burke Cochran; Mr.. B. Hunt, of Missis-
sippi, by Representative Berry; Mr.. d. X.
Reeder, of Pennsylvania, by Represent
alive Ermentrout; and Mr.. Houf, of Mich
igan, by Representative Tarsney.
| A PERSONAL CONFLICT.
AS soon as the nominations were closed,
Representative Breckenridge, of Arkan sss,
began a vigorous attack on Mr.. Donelson,
| substantially repeating and celebrating
what was contained in his published
charges against the doorkeeper. Mr.. Taul-
bee, of Kentucky, defended the door
keeper, Es did Mr.. Blount, OF Georgia.
The latter was repeatedly interrupted
in his remarks by Mr.. BrecKen-
gentlemen lost their tempers and
came together in threatening manner.
In the course of a running colloquy be-
tween the two gentlemen, Mr.. BIount re-
marked that Mr.. Breckenridge was, of
course, working for "his man." Mr..
Breckenridge indignantly denied that he
had man." and declared that he was
sciuated in his action merely By a desire
for The good Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Blount reiterated his statement, and
Mr.. Breckenridge, turning toward him,
said with warmth: 1.-THE gentleman Inn
putes to me dishonest motives" In the
excitement and confusion, Mr.. Blount
| misunderstood the remark, and be.
lieviDg disbono rsble motives had
been imputed to him, struck
his antagonist, who, carried away
with the passion of the moment, returned
the blow, striking Mr.. Blount on the
cheek. Before other blows could be passed
the gentlemen were separated,
and Mr.. Breckenridge retired 10
the cloak room. The circumstance
were then explained to Mr.. Blount, who
instantly upon learning OF the misappre-
heDsion under which be had lsbored, re-
| quested that Mr.. Breckenridge return to
the floor IN order that he might tender to
him an apology for his action. Upon Mr..
Breckenridge's appearance Mr.. Blount
apologized, and the gentlemen SHOOK
hands with great cordially.
After the excitement occasioned by this
incident had subsl ded the discussion oil
the merits OF the candidates were con.
cludej. 30
The first ballot stood: Donelson, 20;
Hurt, 50; Reeder, A.; House, 5, and
I RainP, %. A second ballot was taken
Immediately. The New York delegation
who had opposed DoneIson. changed their
votes 10 Hurt, and seeing the inevitable
result, many other chances followed In
| quick succession, SO that the vote stood
Hurt IS, Donelson 66, and Reeder /.
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